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Intubation success by ground-based EMS
| Total | 8141 | 100.0% |
|---|---|---|
| Correct tracheal tube position | 7707 | 94.7% |
| Tracheal tube misplacement | 434 | 5.3% |
| Deep mainstem | 189 | 2.3% |
| Oesophageal | 94 | 1.2% |
|
Other inappropriate tube position, e.g. shallow intubation |
151 | 1.8% |
